Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has escalated her campaign to unseat Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), accusing him of abandoning conservative values and aligning with Democrats.
According to The Hill’s report on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, tensions between Greene and Johnson flared over a bipartisan agreement on a $1.2 trillion funding bill, a move Greene vehemently opposed.
In a recent interview with CNN’s Manu Raju, Greene showed no signs of relenting despite warnings from fellow Republicans.
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She sharply criticized Johnson for his role in negotiating the funding bill, which Greene denounced for relying on Democratic support and neglecting key GOP priorities.
“People are tired of Republicans who talk one way and then follow the herd, continuing the same tired tactics,” Greene remarked, drawing parallels between Johnson’s actions and those of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“We couldn’t find anyone more moderate than Mike Johnson,” Greene asserted. “In fact, I’d argue that we couldn’t find anyone further left than Mike Johnson. The Democrats might even prefer him over Hakeem Jeffries.”
Greene’s stance reflects a growing frustration among some GOP lawmakers who perceive a lack of conservative backbone within party leadership.
She maintained that her position resonates with Republicans nationwide, indicating that GOP voters are disenchanted with Johnson’s actions.
“Furious” GOP voters feel betrayed by “our so-called Christian conservative Republican Speaker of the House,” Greene emphasized.
Despite facing resistance within her own party, Greene remains resolute in her quest to remove Johnson from his leadership role.
Although she introduced a resolution last month to oust Johnson, she has yet to take steps to bring it to a vote.
However, Greene continues to publicly denounce Johnson and caution that she is prepared to act on her threat if he proceeds with a Ukraine package, as he has suggested.
In response to Greene’s accusations, Johnson acknowledged her frustrations with the funding package but defended his decision to negotiate with Democrats.
He highlighted the challenges of governance in a divided Washington, where compromise is often necessary to advance legislation.
“These bills aren’t perfect, but they’re the result of negotiation in a divided government,” Johnson stated during an interview on Fox News’s “Sunday Night in America With Trey Gowdy.”
Johnson’s defense underscores the broader ideological divide within the Republican Party, with some advocating for a more confrontational approach while others prioritize pragmatism and compromise.
Despite Greene’s efforts, Johnson remains confident in his leadership and commitment to governing in the nation’s best interests.
As the GOP grapples with internal discord, the outcome of Greene’s campaign to remove Johnson from power remains uncertain.
